The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture, with a focus on sustainable fish farming. The programme opened today at the ARCN Auditorium in Abuja. Declaring the training open, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, said this year’s theme — “Sustainable Fish Farming Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae” — reflects regional priorities on youth employment, food security, […]

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Northern Group Urges Joint Action to Tackle Worsening Insecurity in the North

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has raised alarm over the escalating wave of violent attacks, kidnappings and banditry across several states in Northern Nigeria, warning that many rural and semi-urban communities are living under constant threat.In a statement signed by its pro tempore secretary, Dr Joseph Lengmang, and pro tempore spokesperson, Professor Usman Yusuf, the group expressed solidarity with victims of repeated violence, saying the loss of […]

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the Nigerian Air Force

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the officers, airmen, airwomen, and families of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as all Nigerians, as the nation celebrates the festive season. #FestiveSeason #GoodwillMessage #NigerianAirForce #ChiefOfTheAirStaff #Unity #PeaceAndProsperity

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Military arrests medical doctor others in major crackdown in military operations across the country

By Zainab Uzomah A medical doctor suspected of treating wounded militants has been arrested as Nigerian troops intensified nationwide operations that led to dozens of arrests, the rescue of at least 65 kidnapped people and the recovery of more than ₦22m in cash and stolen oil between 3 and 12 December 2025. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the Defence Headquarters […]

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DED of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Harps on the Rights of Women and Girls as Nigeria Marks 16 Days of Activism

By Zainab Uzomah The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, has emphasised the urgent need to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, declaring that violence against them is not inevitable but preventable. She made the remark during her visit to Nigeria for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign demanding stronger action to end all forms of violence. Gumbonzvanda […]

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Vice President Shettima Charges Youth To Embrace Tech To Compete With The Developed World

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja ‎Vice President Kashim Shettima says the only way Nigeria can catch up with the developed world is through innovation in the digital economy.‎‎Shettima stated this while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held today at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.‎‎"If there is any shortcut through which we can catch up with the developed economies, it lies in digital innovation. […]

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy to various key positions at the Naval Headquarters, Commands, and Tri-Service Institutions. The large-scale postings, approved on Thursday, October 30, 2025, reflect the CNS’s renewed effort to strengthen the Navy’s operational efficiency and fulfil its constitutional mandate following his assumption of office as the 23rd indigenous naval chief. Among those appointed are Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi,now Chief of Logistics at Naval Headquarters; Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi, who moves to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria as Executive Director; and Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who assumes duty as Commandant of the National Defence College.

According to the statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the appointments also include Rear Admiral Musa Katagum as Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong as Chief of Naval Engineering, and Rear AdmiralAbdul-Rasheed Haruna as Chief of Training. Others are Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim as Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited; Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman as Chief of Administration; and Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo […]

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Nollywood to Premiere Powerful New Film: “My Family and the Bandit” in Lokoja

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Nollywood is set to premiere a new and gripping movie titled My Family and the Bandit on May 31, 2025, at the prestigious Wisdom Plaza in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Omedia Nigeria Limited, Mr. Orits Gee, who also serves as the film’s producer. According to Orits Gee, "My Family and the Bandit," explores the harrowing […]

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Kimpact Development Initiative’s (KDI’s) Post ElectionStatement on the 2024 Edo State Off-Cycle GovernorshipElection.

Kimpact Development Initiative, Election Day Data Room. Addressing Electoral Challenges: Assessing Electoral Security Accountability and Ballot Integrity in the 2024 Edo Governorship Election.Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), is pleased to present its post-electionassessment of the Edo State off-cycle governorship elections held onSeptember 21, 2024. As part of our mandate to support the integrity andsecurity of electoral processes, we focused on four core areas during thiselection: election violence monitoring and mitigation, ballot […]

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